These are the agendas for each class. They are updated daily. Use them to remain on track with the class so that you earn credit, and so that you know what to do for make up work in case of absences. Thank you for reading the agenda for your class(es) before asking me what we did. I appreciate it. : )
Write down a list of the 100 things you want to do before you turn 40.
They must be wholesome (does not harm yourself or others in any way; does not involve substances or promiscuous behavior)
They must be legal
Post your list to your blog. If you do not have an account on My Alternative High, put your name on the sign up.
Title your blog “100 Things to do Before I Am 40”
Add pictures of the best places you want to see
Feb. 6th
Scenario 1:
You come upon the scene of an accident. As you approach the accident, you notice that it just happened and that you are the first on the scene. The vehicle is on its side and a man is trying to get out. You stop and he tells you his wife and child are still in the car. The wife is unconscious; the man is not making a lot of sense and the child is crying hysterically. What do you do? Describe in as great detail as possible the steps you can take to help and any care you can provide. Hint: I have given you clues about symptoms in this little story.
Scenario 2:
You are at a party. You hear that an acquaintance of yours appears sick. You go to the bedroom where he has been placed and see that he is slurring his speech, is unable to focus on you or follow a train of thought. As you attempt to talk to him his head slumps numerous times and he doesn’t appear to be aware of what is happening. What should you do?
Scenario 3:
You are hiking in the woods with some friends. About 5 miles from the trailhead, your friend slips on a rock and comes down hard on his ankle. You hear cracking. He goes down and is unable to get up on his own. He cries out in pain. What can you do?
Jan 30
Today there will be a test. You may use your notes, including articles or blogs.
Essay question (multiple paragraphs):
·Describe the cycle of addiction. Describe the entire cycle, from before an addict uses. Discuss various environmental and genetic factors. Use examples. Use people. Use actual legit info, not your opinion.
Short Answer (full paragraph; choose any 3):
1.Is there any real difference between dependence and addiction? Hard and soft drugs? Explain your answer carefully, using examples from life and the class material.
2.What are carcinogens? How do we know if something is carcinogenic? Are carcinogens added to tobacco products or do they naturally occur in burning plant material, including marijuana?
3.How can you tell if you or a friend needs help to stop using a substance (including alcohol, tobacco, or any other drug)? What can you do about it?
4.What will and won’t work as far as treatment is concerned?
5.Explain how drugs of abuse affect activate the reward system in the brain and discuss alternative behaviors that trigger the same reward circuits.
6.Describe how long-term physical and functional changes in the brain are associated with drug abuse and addiction.
Each answer must contain at least 150 words and fully address all aspects of the question, explicit and implied:
1.How do lifestyle choices affect drug use?
2.What do you know about the dangers of smoking cigarettes? Be detailed and specific, including risks to heart, lungs and other organs.
3.What do you know about alcohol abuse? Again, be detailed and specific.
4.How do drugs affect brain function?
5.How does marijuana affect the brain?
6.What is the addictive potential of marijuana?
7.How does marijuana affect the heart?
8.What are the effects of marijuana on lungs?
9.What are some treatment options for marijuana addiction?
10. Is marijuana medicine?
11. Identify and describe at least 3 important myths about marijuana and explain the truth for each.
Jan 25-26
Objectives
1.The learner will be able to explain what a carcinogen is
2.The learner will be able to describe the process that scientists use to determine if a substance is carcinogenic.
3.The learner will be able to let go of biased misinformation regarding marijuana.
4.The learner will be able to recognize that they are not engaging in a harmless, safe activity when they smoke weed.
1.10 Myths and facts from AT LEAST 3 different reliable sources about the dangers of marijuana. Not saying there aren’t any positive things, just acknowledging it is not necessarily as “safe” or “harmless” as you think.
a.You must list your sources and include their address or a link to them
b.If your site only talks about the positives of marijuana and ignores the negatives, or talks them down, or argues with science, you must RUN, not walk, from that site.
2.Bonus: Identify at least 25 purely natural, organic substances that will kill you. Or else go ahead and keep showing what an ignorant fool you are by continuing to say “Don’t panic, it’s organic!”
Myth Fact
1 Marijuana is safe because it is a plant The dangers to your health from smoking
marijuana are real. It causes cancer, for one
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12/20
Health Agenda
Lesson 5: Drug Addiction is a Disease--So What Do We Do about It?
Objective: The learner will make predictions about the success rate for treatment of addiction compared with the success rate for other chronic diseases. Then the learner will evaluate case studies of individuals with different diseases to compare and contrast how the diseases are similar to, or different from, the others.
To Do:
Finish reading and discussing the lesson. Be ready to turn in your questions AND the answers.
Go back to page 97 and discuss each of the objectives. If anyone in the group cannot make a relevant contribution, the rest of the group must explain and/or show where in the reading the information can be found.
Methodically and carefully discuss each objective, soliciting a response from EVERYONE in the group for EVERY objective.
Evaluating the Cases Handout – Do NOT attempt to answer the questions in the space provided on the handout. Answer in detailwith examples on a separate piece of paper.
Case Study Questions Directions:
1.Discuss each case separately for questions 1-6:
a.You will have 3 answers for questions 1-6 (18 answers total)
b.One set for Ruth, one for Mike and one for Carol.
c.Stop making it complicated. You are answering questions 1-6 three times. One time for each case. That is why you are writing answers on your own paper.
2.Discuss the cases together for questions 7-11 (only one set required)
12/19
Lesson 5: Drug Addiction is a Disease--So What Do We Do about It?
Objective: The learner will make predictions about the success rate for treatment of addiction compared with the success rate for other chronic diseases. Then the learner will evaluate case studies of individuals with different diseases to compare and contrast how the diseases are similar to, or different from, the others.
Directions:
Read the case studies for Mike, Carol and Ruth
Group read and group discuss the lesson.
Highlight key points
Write questions about each section and give answers
Discuss the objectives
Complete the forms for each set of questions
12/16
THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE TODAY. You may not be finished, but you will not have more class time on this after today. It will be up to you to get all the topics done on your time. I always suggest staying after school any day of the week, and Friday School as excellent opportunities to do this.
PLEASE NOTE: I WILL BE FORWARDING ANY FORMS THAT DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH INFORMATION TO YOUR EMAIL WITHOUT CREDIT. YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO IMPROVE INCOMPLETE ANSWERS. THERE WILL BE NOT ARGUMENT ABOUT THIS.
12/8 - 12/16 THIS ASSIGNMENT IS DUE THIS THURSDAY! THAT'S TOMORROW.
Objective: The learner will demonstrate knowledge of classes of drugs through research and guided questions
Songs Today: “Eat the Meek”, NOFX; “Waiting for the Man”, Lou Reed; “Cocaine Blues”, Johnny Cash; “Cocaine”, Eric Clapton; “Scarlet Begonias”, Sublime; "Truckin'", The Grateful Dead; “Sam Stone”, John Prine;
